Job Information
Crescent Hotels and Resorts Director of Engineering in Orlando, Florida
Description
Direct all maintenance operations for the hotel including HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, preventive maintenance, hotel rooms, meetings spaces, restaurant, kitchens and equipment
Supervise staff including hiring, termination, discipline, development and evaluations
Ensure all projects are completed including guest room and public area PM programs on time and according to specifications
Work closely with other departments to ensure coordination of activities
Manage special projects and resources as needed
Develop and maintain a maintenance program
Manage costs/expenses
Respond and resolve guest requests, complaints, or questions in a courteous and timely manner
Know all emergency procedures (fire, severe weather, bomb threats, guest accident/illness, etc)
Plan, direct and supervise the daily activities of the Engineering Department
Maintain a high standard of job performance for all hourly department employees
Maintain high department productivity
Perform accurate and efficient repairs on hotel equipment and systems of a technically advanced nature
Maintain specific and measurable performance notes on all hourly department employees
Participate in effective performance appraisals for all hourly employees
Write and post a weekly work schedule for all hourly employees
Have the knowledge and skills to be able to efficiently and accurately repair HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, machinery, boiler, etc with a minimum need to call outside contractors
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Control of the Engineering Department
Provide effective training and assistance to all hourly department employees
Work with outside contractors
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
Ability to use various office and accounting software
Ability to develop management reports, accurately report information, and deliver projects on time
Efficiently operate small hand tools such as drills, grinders, saws, etc.
Safely climb ladders and stairs
Efficiently and safely operate light machinery such as key cutter, drill press, radial arm saw, etc.
Understand and efficiently operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration and boiler systems
Efficiently handle test equipment, hand tools, keys, etc
Lift and carry heavy objects such as boxes, televisions, ladders, etc.
Learn new tasks
Train other department members
Read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings and technical parts breakdown
Efficiently operate all building systems
Must have a valid driver license
Must be flexible enough to work any shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of 4 year degree from an accredited university in Engineering or related major or 4 years experience as a Director of Engineering or a combination of both experience and education
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)